Outdoor music at restaurants, breweries, and event venues in Venice must comply with Venice Code Ch. 34, Art. II - the same audibility test that bans sound 'heard in any residential or noise-sensitive area' from a place of public entertainment.
Downtown Venice has a long history of patio dining and live acoustic music. Art. II's audibility test is the controlling standard for these venues; the multifamily 55/45 dB(A) caps apply when the receiving location is an upstairs apartment or condo. Venues hosting recurring outdoor music typically work with Venice Police on a voluntary sound-management plan and shut down amplified music by 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends to avoid citations.
Violations are Code offenses under Sec. 1-14 with fines up to $500 per occurrence and possible BTR review for repeat violators.
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